Candles lit at Munirka bus stand in memory of Dec 16 victim
New Delhi – People lit candles and held solidarity marches in remembrance of the horrific Dec 16 Delhi gang-rape that shook the nation, as the victim’s parents demanded the juvenile convicted in the crime be given the strictest punishment. At M! unirka bus stand in south Delhi, where... read more »
Remove make-up with care
New Delhi – Pop colours can brighten up your face, but to improve your skin ensure that you clean it with mild face wash once you get back home from your outings. Makeover expert Aashmeen Munjaal shares how to go gentle on skin after exposing it to a heavy dose of make-up: – Wash your... read more »
JD-U to support Lokpal Bill: Nitish Kumar
Patna – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Monday said his Janata Dal-United (JD-U) will support the Lokpal Bill in parliament. “My party will support the Lokpal Bill in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha as we are in favour of it,” he told media persons here. Nitish Kumar said the JD-U... read more »
Can’t forget this day: B’town on Dec 16 gang rape
Mumbai – A year since the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old trainee physiotherapist in the capital city, Bollywood celebrities like Gauri Shinde and Mallika Sherawat said days like this can’t be forgotten. The incident where six men, including one minor, were involved in the heinous... read more »
UN team confirms chemical weapons used in Syria
United Nations – The joint team of the UN — Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) — concluded Thursday “that chemical weapons have been used in... read more »
Israel halts controversial relocation plan for Arab Bedouins
Jerusalem – Israel Thursday halted a controversial legislation to transfer 40,000 Arab Bedouins citizens from their villages, amidst mounting opposition by activists and senior... read more »
China asks Japan to halt provocation
Beijing – China has asked Japan to immediately stop all of its provocative actions over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands. Reacting to a video clip on the Japanese foreign... read more »
Idris Elba pays tribute to Mandela, records album
LosAngeles – Actor Idris Elba has recorded an album as a tribute to South African president Nelson Mandela. The 41-year-old worked on the project in South Africa after he finished... read more »
Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud
Washington – One of India’s senior diplomats was arrested in New York Thursday for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her domestic help leading to expression of “strong... read more »
